The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225d Coupé Steptronic Sport (14 - 15) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..)
€ 38,100

€ 29,200

€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 225d Coupé is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 20.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132.
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
55.8
69.8
78.1
48.4
68.3
75.5
69.8 in
Width
68.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.5 in
55.8 in
Height
48.4 in
105.9
174.5
90.9
154.1
174.5 in
Length
154.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2271 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2789 lb

Weight Difference:
1025 lb
31.1 %

General
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
F22
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 225d Coupé
215 hp
130 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
112 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 225d Coupé
332 lb‑ft
112 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Performance
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
150 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
▶ REPLAY
15.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.47 lb/hp
BMW 225d Coupé
15.33 lb/hp
17.47 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 225d Coupé
50 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
687 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 225d Coupé
687 mi
459 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
BMW 225d Coupé
96.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225d Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
959 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data